Past Events

5pm $5 Radio Crime We make a promise to everyone that comes to see a Radio Crime show.  We will give you "dead on" accurate covers on some of the best rock and roll songs ever recorded with no shortcuts.  The songs are played to perfection including everything from 3 minute guitar solos to vocals and arrangements.  These are sacred rock and roll songs and we treat them that way.  Our "B" side album cuts have always been what differentiates us…

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door... UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday at Skipper's since 1998. Uncle John's Band was formed in 1989 in Clearwater Florida from a combination of talented musicians who love to play the music of the Grateful Dead. The purpose of Uncle John's Band is to recreate the atmosphere and musical adventure of a live Dead show. Over the past many years, Uncle…

8pm $10/13 JP Soars and the Red Hots JP Soars is not a typical blues guitarist. He has a diverse musical background that encompasses a multitude of influences. " I love T-bone Walker, Jesse May Hemphill, Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhardt, Muddy Waters, Johnny Guitar Watson, Guitar Slim and Louis Jordan. But I also love Tito Puente, Miles Davis, Hank Williams, Black Sabbath and Slayer." Soars toured the globe and recorded several records with some of the most extreme metal bands in…

6pm $15/20 Hot music, swing dancers and a classic car show. Hot Rod Walt and the Psycho–Devilles Rocket 88 Hot Rod Hornets Ted Stevens and the Doo Shots The Intoxicators Toro Jones Sara Rose Band WMNF CONCERT TICKET PURCHASING INFORMATION You can purchase advance tickets online at wmnf.org/events by calling the station during business hours at 813-238-8001 or in person at Skipper’s Smokehouse or other WMNF ticket outlets.

12:00pm Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! On Sundays in May our very own, Julia will host a slow flow yoga class in the Skipperdome! The class will be donation based and include one free draft beer per attendee after class concludes. All shapes, sizes, ages, genders and skill levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat, towel and bottled water to keep hydrated throughout the class. We look forward to having you with us. Namaste!

5pm $7/10 Troy Turner Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Troy Turner is an artist not easily pigeon-holed. He has hung out with many of the earlier generation … including Tabby Thomas, Buddy Guy, Henry Gray and Raful Neal. He has spent an inordinate amount of time with the Neal family and has nearly been considered a member of that first family of the blues. He has played behind Raful Neal, toured with Kenny Neal and was in a high school garage…

8PM $20 | This is an all ages show! MAGIC GIANT - Named by Rolling Stone as one of the 10 “Ar sts You Need to Know,” Los Angeles‐based MAGIC GIANT is igni ng packed crowds at every stop of its na onwide tour. The trio, comprised of Aus n Bisnow (lead vocals), Zambricki Li (viola, banjo, harmonica), and Zang (acous c guitar, cello) released its debut album, In the Wind, this past May. The band’s ini al single “Set on Fire” broke…

8pm $10/15 The Petty Hearts (National Tom Petty Tribute) The Petty Hearts are a nationally touring Tom Petty tribute band celebrating the life and musical legacy of Tom Petty’s amazing 40-year career in rock and roll.  The Petty Hearts perform faithful renditions of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ extensive catalog including dozens of his best known Top 40 hits along with some deeper album cuts Petty rarely played live. The Petty Hearts have performed across the country before thousands of music fans at festivals, performing…

8pm $10/13 Sugar and Spice Revue Sugar and Spice Revue is an exciting musical experience and ultimate party band from Tampa, Florida. Sisters Myra “Sugar” Glover and Velma “Spice” Glover front the band with powerful, gospel-tinged, blues drenched vocals. Since their 2nd place win in the finals at the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, Sugar and Spice have been Bluesin’, Rockin’, and Funkin’ it up on some of the hottest Festivals and Stages in the Tampa Bay/Orlando Area. As…

5pm $7/10 Rebekah Pulley Twosome Rebekah Pulley is a St. Petersburg, FL based singer-songwriter and performer whose sultry, seasoned voice has been described as jaw dropping, with a tendency to break your heart and shake your soul. Her songwriting, live performances, and recordings have wryly evolved, tapping roots-rock, blues, old-school country & western, jazz, and even gospel earning her 7 'Best Of The Bay’ awards from Tampa Bay’s own Creative Loafing. Her original songs are potent shots of reality, sugar coated…

8pm $12/15 Thomas Wynn & the Believers Thomas Wynn & The Believers personifies rugged, yet uplifting spirited rock, sprinkled with southern soul R&B. Tunes brutally honest & heartfelt, the themes go beyond years of drugs, heartbreaks & hypocrisy to deliver a message of hope. “Soulful, gritty tunes, some as sweet as honeysuckle and others ferociously jagged ...reminiscent of Levon Helm, Neil Young and the Allman Brothers, but they still boldly radiate a sound and southern charm all their own.” Metromix…

8pm – $12/15 Igor and Red Elvises (SIBERIAN SURF ROCK) If Igor and Red Elvises aren’t in the middle of a tour, they are getting ready for the next one – this is a group that is constantly in motion and consistently evolving. Singer, songwriter, guitarist and showman extraordinaire Igor Yuzov is perpetually globetrotting and in the process he has found scores of wildly talented, entertaining musicians to bring into the fold of this increasingly international party band. Red Elvises started as…

8pm $7/10 The Jauntee Averaging over one hundred shows a year — The Jauntee has built a foundation of dedicated fans across the country. After spending 8 years rooted in New England and touring nationally, the band now resides in Colorado but considers the stage their truest home. They’ve received national recognition at several festivals (ie. Peach Fest, Catskill Chill) and have traveled the circuit of staple nationwide clubs and theaters (ie. Georgia Theatre, Bluebird Theatre, Fox Theatre, Brooklyn Bowl, Paradise…

6pm $15 or $25 for both nights - one at Skipper's Smokehouse and then 5/26 at Jannus Live in St. Pete Back in 1982, Steve Wozniak of the Apple corporation,  said,  “I just wanted to throw a big party in the middle of nowhere.”   400,000 showed up San Bernandino, California to hear the eclectic music featuring new wave, heavy metal, country and rock.   35 years later,  top Tampa Bay local bands and artists pay tribute to the 1982-83 US festivals. …

8pm $8/10

8pm - $7/10 8 Ball Aitken For more than a decade, multi-awarded global troubadour, 8 Ball Aitken, has flown the Australian flag on the international circuit performing more than two hundred shows a year, and is thrilled to be back in the place where his heart is. Impossibly dedicated to his six-string muse and absolutely devoted to his audiences, 8 Ball Aitken’s funky, foot stomping energy and infectious blend of swampy blues-rock, have brought the party vibe to venues, festivals and…

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) This will be the 1000th Grateful Dead Nite with Uncle John's Band at Skipper's!  Hippies please use side door... UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday at Skipper's since 1998. Uncle John's Band was formed in 1989 in Clearwater Florida from a combination of talented musicians who love to play the music of the Grateful Dead. The purpose of Uncle John's Band is to recreate the atmosphere…

8pm $10/15 I Love 90's Reggae Concert featuring Jah Movement will cover sounds from Morgan Heritage, Marcia Griffith, Maxi Priest, Luciano, Beres Hammond, John Holt, Sugar Minott, Patra, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Shabba and More! Jah Movement(REGGAE)Made with some of the best independent musicians in the South West Florida Region. Jah Movement Reggae Band (JMRB) has a glorifying sound where the individual talents of each member comes together and add their style of talent to music.Founded in May of 2015,…

8pm $12/15 Suncoast Blues Society Anniversary Party!  Betty Fox Horn Band https://www.bettyfox.net/ Bryan Lee Braille Blues Daddy http://www.braillebluesdaddy.com/ David Julia https://www.davidjuliamusic.com/

12:00pm Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! On Sundays in June our very own, Julia will host a slow flow yoga class in the Skipperdome! The class will be donation based and include one free draft beer per attendee after class concludes. All shapes, sizes, ages, genders and skill levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat, towel and bottled water to keep hydrated throughout the class. We look forward to having you with us. Namaste!

5pm $10/13 The Stevie Nicks Experience Tribute Band Stevie Nicks has always been an icon in the music industry with a sound and style like no other. From her time in Fleetwood Mac to her successful solo career, she has consistently brought beauty, strength and talent to the stage. The Stevie Nicks Experience pays tribute to Stevie in the 1980s with a 90-minute show that takes the audience back in time. We have meticulously created a look and sound that pays…

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door... UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday at Skipper's since 1998. Uncle John's Band was formed in 1989 in Clearwater Florida from a combination of talented musicians who love to play the music of the Grateful Dead. The purpose of Uncle John's Band is to recreate the atmosphere and musical adventure of a live Dead show. Over the past many years, Uncle…

8pm $15/20 Florida Ska Events Presents Original Jamaican Rocksteady Legends "Keith & Tex" featuring the classic hits "Stop That Train," "Tonight," and many more! Backed by the Florida Ska All-Stars. Special guests Control This & The New Rulers musical selections by DJ AMFB

8pm $10/13 Betty Fox Band (BLUES/SOUL/FUNK)With an extensive background in gospel and a lifelong passion for soul music, Betty Fox has come a long way from her southern roots to headlining festivals and captivating thousands with her raw swagger and unwavering talent. Now the 2015 representative of the Suncoast Blues Society, an International Blues Challenge Finalist, and 2 time winner of Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay, she is truly proving herself a force to be reckoned with. www.bettyfox.net w/ Ari…

2pm $15 Krewe of Conch Republic Half Way to Fantasy Fest Fundraiser  Featuring a hula hoop and limbo contest along with a bikini contest for the most sexy and most creative (male & female). There will be a 50/50 raffle as well. Dirt Road Prophets We are a cover/original band in Florida since 2009.. We specialize in classic/ contemporary rock and contemporary country, with a bit of dance and R n B. https://www.facebook.com/THEE-DIRT-ROAD-PROPHETS-101726986541049/ DJ Ruff Ryda Red Hot Diggity Red Hot Diggity is…

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door... UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday at Skipper's since 1998. Uncle John's Band was formed in 1989 in Clearwater Florida from a combination of talented musicians who love to play the music of the Grateful Dead. The purpose of Uncle John's Band is to recreate the atmosphere and musical adventure of a live Dead show. Over the past many years, Uncle…

8pm $10/13 Applebutter Express w/ Oak Ramble

8pm $10/13 Damon Fowler Group w/ Bird Tribe

5pm $10 Scratch My Back 23 All funds go to Friends of Hillsborough County Animal Services, a 501 c3 org, who help Hillsborough County Animal Services and rescue organizations  make dogs and cats adoptable, reduce euthanization, and spread the message that animals should never be left in a car. Scratch’s main message. The tax deductible form can be printed off their website at: www.friendsofhcas.org  The event will be emceed by Scott ‘Pinetop” Peterson, who started the event 23 years ago when…

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door... UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday at Skipper's since 1998. Uncle John's Band was formed in 1989 in Clearwater Florida from a combination of talented musicians who love to play the music of the Grateful Dead. The purpose of Uncle John's Band is to recreate the atmosphere and musical adventure of a live Dead show. Over the past many years, Uncle…

8pm $12/15 Todd Rundgren  is an eclectic, multi-faceted and innovative artist, deserving of a WMNF tribute on his 70th birthday.  Since the early 1960’s, he has been known for his sophisticated and often-unorthodox music, flamboyant stage outfits, and experimental approach to music. He also is noted music producer who pioneered forms of multi-media and computer use with music.   Bands include: Mark Warren’s Fauxtopia Jordan Esker & The Hundred Percent The Jackettes Botomatics Barely Pink WMNF CONCERT TICKET PURCHASING INFORMATION You can…

8pm $10/13 Melody Trucks Band w/ Allmän Golflies Band

5PM $10 minimum suggested donation | Benefitting the wife & daughter of Ryo. We will celebrate the life of Tampa Bay's beloved Ryo Iwabuchi - we recently lost Ryo and all of our hearts are broken. We will be celebrating his life in a way he would have loved - music, food and fun. Ryo's famous tuna chop chop will be available for purchase courtesy of Tony & Cassie formerly of Kaisen Sushi.  Damon Fowler After spending much of the past…